Oct 19, 2023
This episode is brought to you by Vdriven, Tidio, and SARAL.
Today, we interview Luke Abbott, Founder
and CEO of Vdriven.
Vdriven is a CPG agency dedicated to helping forward-thinking
leaders in the natural food space realize their potential and
accelerate their growth.
Their mission is to democratize the natural industry by coming
alongside you, providing guidance and support as you navigate the
complex retail landscape.
Highlights:
* His Gratitude Story
* Story: why encouragement is the biggest gift you can give
* Why it’s hard to see clearly when you’re stressed and anxious
* Advice Luke would give to someone struggling
* Welcome fear and then let it pass and why fear is not the
enemy
* Advice: understanding your financials is crucial
* How he bought a 30 million dollar company using the law of
attraction
* Lesson: commit to something and be true to your values
* Lesson: using mentorship and coaching to help you scale your
brand
* Why you should hire people who are smarter than you are
* Challenges in the market and solutions
* Priority: focus on financials, cash position, and COGS
* Solution: focus on where you spend money and be open to doing
things differently
* Is now a good time to start a CPG brand?
* The Emerging Brand as Hypothesis strategy
* How Vdriven helps brand, their free masterclasses, and ideal
client
* Parting words: don’t be afraid to ask for help
* And so much more…
Join Ramon
Vela and Luke Abbott as we break down the inside story of
Vdriven on The Story of a
Brand.
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